Lisa Wilkinson, Bert Newton and shock new immigration doco headline SBS programs in 2020
Australia’s controversial immigration laws and domestic violence crisis will be put under the microscope by SBS next year, as part of its shock 2020 programming line-up.
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SBS will put Australia’s controversial immigration laws under the TV microscope next year in a provocative new four-part factual series announced today.
Who Gets To Stay In Australia? will follow stories of people whose lives hinge on “one crucial decision” and comes amid the criticism of the home affairs and immigration department and its minister, Peter Dutton.
Australia’s immigration laws are considered some of the toughest in the world, with Boris Johnson reportedly inspired to introduce similar border protection legislation to the UK – a key factor for those who voted to leave in the Brexit elections.
In another series commission, See What You Made Me Do will go behind-the-scenes of the national domestic violence crisis – in a groundbreaking documentary to be presented by Jess Hill, the author of the critically-acclaimed book by the same name.
In programming details released at the SBS Upfronts at Sydney’s Barangaroo, the series “will trace how a love story can end in murder and will seek out solutions in Australia and from across the globe to see how we can tackle this epidemic.”
Addicted, a new three-part series to air next year, will follow 12 Australians as they confront their issues as part of a unique treatment program.
SBS managing director James Taylor said “no other media organisation explores and reflects modern Australia like SBS, telling the stories otherwise untold and giving a voice to those often unheard.”
“In 2020, we will continue to lead the way in helping all Australians better understand the benefits and opportunities of a more inclusive society through our boldest and most original offering yet – world class content along with vital services that go to the core of what we stand for as an organisation, and who we are as a nation today.”
The 2020 slate included the following:
DRAMA
* NEW GOLD MOUNTAIN: the untold true story of the Australian gold rush, as told from the perspective of Chinese miners who sought their fortune in a strange land;
* HUNGRY GHOSTS: from the makers of Safe Harbour and The Family Law, this four-part supernatural thriller will star Bryan Brown, Clare Bowen, Ryan Corr and Justine Clarke.
REALITY/FACTUAL
* FILTHY RICH & HOMELESS: TV medico Dr Andrew Rochford will headline a new cast for the third season of this social experiment which sends celebrities out on the streets;
* WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? Lisa Wilkinson, Bert Newton and Troy Cassar-Daley will follow their family trees in a new season of the acclaimed genealogy program;
* FIRST WARS: acclaimed filmmaker Rachel Perkins will present the historical wars between Australia’s first nations people and European settlers in this three-part special event;
* GREAT AUSTRALIAN RAILWAY JOURNEYS: railway enthusiasts can join presenter Michael Portillo as he travels around the country by rail;
* SECRETS OF OUR CITIES: actor and comedian, Greg Pickhaver, of Roy & HG fame, hosts season 2 of this historical travelogue detailing the intriguing stories of some of our major cities;
* CELEBRITY MASTERMIND: Jennifer Byrne will return to host the nightly quiz show Mastermind; as well as a celebrity special.
FOOD
* LUKE NGUYEN’S RAILWAY VIETNAM: the celebrated chef reveals Vietnam’s history and culinary delights as he journeys around the country via train;
* COOK LIKE AN ITALIAN WITH SILVIA COLLOCA: the stunning celebrity chef will teach viewers the basics of Italian cuisine, with flair;
* ASIA UNPLATED WITH DIANA CHAN: the former MasterChef Australia champion can re-imagine and recreate traditional dishes from Pan Asian cuisines;
* THE BEACH: Warren Thornton, the director of AACTA award-winning film, Sweet Country turns food documentarian in a pioneering program exploring indigenous cuisine and connection to country
MUSIC
* EUROVISION: Joel Creasey and Myf Warhurst return to host Eurovision – Australia Decides, with viewers to choose from indigenous artist, Mitch Tambo and iOTA who join Casey Donovan and Vanessa Amorosi and six more acts yet to be announced.
* MARDI GRAS: Courtney Act will join the hosting line-up to include Creasey, Zoe Coombs Mar and Network 10 presenter Narelda Jacobs.
SPORT
National Basketball League (NBL), National Basketball Association (NBA), the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and highlights of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL).
RETURNING
The Handmaid’s Tale, Vikings, The Good Fight, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The New Pope, Little J and Big Cuz, Family Rules, Where Are You Really From?, Marry Me Marry My Family.